| Our line of survival-related outdoor gear has been extensively tested over the
years and subjected to rigorous field work. No fancy gadgets or gimmicks
here - just honest,
reliable products that you can count on. If you are taking one of our Field Courses and wish to
purchase your outdoor survival gear in advance, contact
us directly and we can have it ready for you upon arrival. |
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 Practical
Survival
Tips, Tricks, &
Skills
This
book is filled with photos and field-expedient
survival techniques. It is the first in a series of
how-to books that will show you the mental attitudes
and wilderness skills necessary to handle an
unexpected backcountry emergency.
"Practical Survival is presently being
updated and will be out in an expanded edition soon."
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Instructional DVD Series
Tony Nester's Practical Urban
Survival Series, Volumes 1 & 2 |
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Over the years, we have had many
students in our survival classes inquire about supportive
material they can reference to further augment what we cover
in our classes or to show other family members. This
2-volume instructional DVD series, is produced by Tony
Nester. It covers the skills, strategies, and essential gear
to have in place to provide to help you handle an urban
crisis at home, work, or on the road.
The methods and skills shown in
both DVDs flow in a logical order and cover how to prepare
for both short emergencies ranging from 1-3 days to a
long-term grid-down situation lasting several months or
longer. As with Tony's survival books, the material is
delivered in a straightforward, no-frills fashion so you
walk away from each DVD with solid information that can be
immediately applied.
Click here for
more information about this DVD Series |
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 Desert Survival Tips,
Tricks & Skills (DVD)
Based on Tony's popular book by the
same name, this 2-hour DVD covers a
wealth of practical survival skills
and strategies for coping with the
heat of the desert. Learn the
lifesaving skills that can be
applied on your next desert outing,
hike in the Grand Canyon, or
slickrock adventure.
Materials covered:
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Clothing and essential
gear for desert and
canyon exploration
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Tips for pre-hydrating
and acclimating to the
intense heat
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Water requirements,
physiology of humans in
the desert, & little
known tips for
preventing heat-related
injuries
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An in-depth look at how
to locate water in the
desert using natural
indicators, insects, and
geologic formations
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Debunking common
misconceptions about the
solar still, tree still,
and the myth about
obtaining "water" from
cactus
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How to put together a
quality, survival kit
tailored to fit your
specific needs
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The latest research on
flash floods and
venomous creatures
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Equipping your vehicle
for backcountry travel
in arid regions
Plus an
assortment of special features &
desert tips! |
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Desert Survival Tips,
Tricks & Skills
(DVD Only) |
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Cost:
$24.95 + shipping |
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Desert Survival Tips,
Tricks & Skills
(Package Deal of the
Book & DVD) |
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Cost:
$32.50 + shipping
(Best
Deal - Saves $8.90 - discount on
book and combined shipping) |
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Field Dressing
Small Game
Fin, Feather, and Fur (DVD) |
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guide to Field Dressing Small Game
takes you step-by-step through the
process of killing, skinning or
plucking, gutting, and simple
cooking methods for fish, birds and
small four-legged animals. With the
help of multiple camera angles,
"over the shoulder" views, and
close-up shots, you'll gain the
confidence and skill to process your
own catches. Length: Approx. 1 hr |
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Cost:
$26.95 + $4.95
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40+ Ways To Make
Fire Without Matches (DVD) |
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ways to make a fire without matches
ranging from the less know primitive
methods of fire making to techniques
for making Fire from such unlikely
source such as Water or Ice. This
video will get you thinking "outside
the box" when it comes to fire
making as you see how to make fire
from the desert JELLO®, antifreeze
from you car's radiator, or even a
light bulb.
A "MUST
HAVE" for the "fire maker" in your
family. |
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Cost:
$26.95 + $4.95
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 S.O.S Food
Rations
These are the best-tasting rations
we have found and we even use them
on our fieldcourses. They are
designed to sustain life until
rescue or additional food is
available. I’ve found that I can
live off these for about 2.5 days
while on the move and then my body
is screaming for a burger. Survival
rations are intended to carry you
through a short-term crisis such as
an urban disaster and these rations
make an excellent addition to a
Bail-Out Kit. In fact, we include
these in our commercial Bail-Out
Kits. The baked, fortified food bars
taste like shortbread, in my
opinion, are easily digestible and,
most importantly, does not increase
thirst. They may be safely stored up
to 5 years under all climatic
conditions - ranging from desert to
arctic. The bars are ready to go
without preparation and can be eaten
straight up or pounded up and mixed
into a porridge.
One 3600
calorie package contains 9
individually wrapped servings (400
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$6.95 + $4.95
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"Traps and
Trapping"
DVD with Ron Hood |
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Trapping
is an absolutely essential skill for
those interested in self-reliance
and long-term wilderness living.
Having seen many of the
instructional DVDs on the market
today, we can honestly say that this
is the best out there on procuring
wild game with primitive and modern
traps.
Veteran
survival instructor Ron Hood covers
trapping ethics, deadfalls, snares,
twitchups, deer snares, and bird
traps. In addition, he throws in
some excellent tips on hand fishing,
tracking, and more.
As
Ron says, "If you can't feed
yourself after watching this
video... you need a supermarket!" |
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Cost:
$19.95 + $4.95
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(DVD
Viewing Time: 88
minutes) |
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"Skills of the
Survivor"
DVD with Peter
Kummerfeldt |
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90
minute DVD by former Air Force Chief
Survival Instructor Peter
Kummerfeldt covering all of the
steps that need to be taken when
preparing for an unplanned night
out. Selecting clothing, assembling
life saving equipment, fire
building, emergency shelters,
signaling and water procurement are
covered. |
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Cost:
$19.95 + $4.95
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Swedish Mora Knife
Most of the knife-work you do in the wilderness is of a fine
nature - carving firemaking tools,
traps, bows, or camp utensils, hence a good carving knife is what you will use the majority of
the time. An ax will take care of the heavy-duty jobs. We have found the Swedish Mora knife to
be a blade that holds an edge like no other. These blades are high-carbon steel (good for Flint
& Steel firemaking), have a comfy rubber handle (handle
color may vary), and come with their own sheath.
Cost: $20.00 per
blade plus $4.95 s/h
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WARNING: Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin,
Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA or Puerto
Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for
restrictions before ordering Cutlery. |
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Spark Rod - Firestarter |
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Metal match with handle (material
varies).
These produce a hot shower of sparks
for igniting tinder in wet weather.
A treasured item on Ancient Pathways
outdoor survival courses. We've used spark
rods for the past fifteen years
under rigorous conditions and they
are a must-have item for the
wilderness. Each rod will last for
around 500 fires! |
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Cost:
$10 plus $4.95
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Note: When you get your spark-rod,
the protective coating on the rod and the
scraper will need to be lightly abraded so it
works properly. |
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Package Deal
Spark Rod and Swedish Mora Knife |
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Cost:
$27 plus $4.95
s/h
(Best
Deal - Saves $7.95 - discount on
both items and combined shipping) |
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The
Survival - Basics Kit (pictured)
and
The Explorer Survival Kit |
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Survival Kits
- We have developed two styles of survival kits for employees operating in remote areas who need reliable gear. Every item is
the best product available in its field - no skimping here on quality. Kits are stored in a high-quality pack with extra space to
add additional items if you want.
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Designed
for companies or large groups. Available in
groups of five or more. Please email
us for details.
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Online Ordering
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Click on the "Add to Cart" buttons to pay with a credit
card using PayPal's Secure Shopping Cart.
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Gear Mail/Phone Orders
- Mail in a check or money order for the full amount to Ancient Pathways
LLC, PO Box 2068, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003-2068; or phone 928-526-2552.
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Please keep in mind that,
given the nature of our work, we are often out in the
field for extended periods of time so it may take a little
while to send you your merchandise. We will get it
out to you as soon as possible if you are having us ship
it to you and/or will have your gear ready to use when you
attend our courses. |
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